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Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
1913-style street with tram.   Beamish
DH9 0RG
County Durham
England
The 1913 street at Beamish. Image courtesy of Beamish.
Collection details
Agriculture, Architecture, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Land Transport, Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Library: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Our library and photographic archive are open to the public by appointment only - Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0191 370 4000
General information (Fax) : 0191 370 4001
E-mail : museum@beamish.org.uk
General Information : www.beamish.org.uk
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections : www.beamishcollections.com
Open
Until 30th March 2007 - open 1000 to 1600, last admission 1500. Closed Mons & Fris.

31st March to 28th October 2007, open daily, 1000 to 1700, last admission 1500.

29th October 2007 to 14th March 2008, open 1000 to 1600, last admission 1500. Closed Mons & Fris.
Closed
Mon and Fri in winter.
Also closed 10th December 2007 to 1st January 2008 inclusive.
Admission charges
Summer - adults £16
60+ £12.50
children £10.
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £46.00
Family ticket (1 adult + 2 children) £32.00

In winter - £6.00 per person.

(under 5s always free of charge).

Discounted summer rates for parties of twenty or more and for pre-booked educational parties.

Discounts
Museums Association
 
Description
An open air museum established in 1970 for the purpose of studying, collecting, preserving and exhibiting buildings, machinery, objects and information illustrating the development of industry and way of life in the North of England.
Collections description
Designated collections which are wide, varied and extensive, covering all aspects of life in North East England, including domestic life, farming & rural life, industrial and town life and transport. Also a vast library and archive of books, periodicals, trade catalogues, photographs and oral history recordings.

Key artists and exhibits
Victorian ; Georgian ; Railway ; Town ; Colliery ; Farm ; Manor House ; Steam train ; Rare breed ; Freemason ; Masonic Hall ; Trams ; School ; Co-op


Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending August 10 2008
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
News In Brief - Week Ending September 23 2007
Tyne & Wear Museums Lead The Way With British Sign Language Tours
MGM 2007 - Big Bank Holiday Museum Events Round-Up
MGM 2007 - Take In The Fresh Air With Our Top 10 Outdoor Events
News In Brief - Week Ending April 1 2007

Trails
The North East's Industrial Heritage

Available resources
From Pack Horse to Steam Horse KS 2 & 3  Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Hands-on History KS 2, 3, 4  Visit; Workshop (Resource)
King of the Rails - The Great Waggonway Election KS 2 & 3  ; Physical object; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Mind Our Business - GNVQ & Double Award GCSE  Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Murder Mystery (KS 2 & 3)  Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Pit Cottage Activity - Cobbles to Coal Dust (KS1 & 2)  ; Handling collection; Visit; Worksheet
Pockerley Manor - To the manor born (KS 1 & 2)  Handling collection; Physical object; Visit; Worksheet
Suffragettes on the High Street (KS 3 & 4)  ; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Tell Us a Story (KS2)  ; Handling collection; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Toy Story (KS1 & 2)  Handling collection; Physical object; Visit
Victorian Crafts (KS1 & 2)  ; Handling collection; Physical object; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Victorian Lesson (KS 1 & 2)  Physical object; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
We ARE Amused (KS 1, 2 & 3)  Handling collection; Physical object; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities

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